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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
Tho Lesson or the sunnover,

Early last spring I found in an old box large striped seed. I asked my father what it was and he told me that it was sunfower seed, hardly worth while to plant. Nevertheless I planted it in q sunny spot near the fence and soon the sprout appeared. Day by day l watched the green leaves unfold to the sun and the plant grow strong in strength and beauty.
 One morning on entering the yard found that it had lowered and the full open sun blossom, like a merry child's face, greeted mo.
 "Good morning, O suntlowerv' l cried 'I wonder whether yours or mine will be the happier day." and then, as ar idea occurred to me, ''we shall see, ( sunfower; this evening l will hold oour and we shall see;" and hastened on te school.
 In the evening I stood again by the sunfowcr. It's half shut blossom nod. ded like sleepy head and the soft per fume of the garden gathered around us
 70, sunfower, what have done to- day,"I cried. I have forgotten te feed my little kitten; made hideou! faces at some unavoidable algebra prob lems; was late at school recess, whicl made me late to class, and prompted my teacher to make 0 few remarks or promptitude and slothfulness whict made me feel very melan ncholy; offend ed dear school friend by asking hel why she resmbled the missing link, an6 last of all, got angry with myself, gav' myself an inward shaking, and decided that my brain was triple. plated witl stupidity.
 ''You, o sunfower, have smiled al day; the golden bees took honey iron you; you heightened me up in the morn ing; your broad shadow protected delicate fern from the rays of the sun you cheered the passersby and bright ened the whole yard.
 70, sunf ,wer, you have conquered The dispised plant has done more gooc than the human being!"
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

A NOVEL illustration of t',e relations between employer and employe was given in the course of an informal dis cussion at meeting of committee of the Mechanics Institute of Buffalo. "There never was t:me," said one speaker, "when there were such strained relations betwee workingmen and their bosses. The were never so susp: cious of their employers as they now are J II should say so,' added another. "Why, the other day raised the wages of one of my men 25 certs because thought he was worth it, and he lmme diately left me. He thought because voluntarily raised him without his ask ing it something must be wrong and that must have been cheating him."
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
A Thing of the Past.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-A meeting of the cheese men was held on the Produce Exchange to protest against the gross adulterations of cheese. The information that we are eating cotton seed oil, the residum of lard, indifferent butter, and about every reasonable adulterant, was pleasantly imparted by MT. George B. Douglass. It was stated that the exports from this country have fallen from 14, GOO, ,0OO pounds in 1881 to 6,50O,0 900 pounds in 1886, because of the deliberations.
 Ex-President Charles NJ. Vail thereupon offered resolutions severely condemning adul- terants, and asking the Diary Commissioners to try and remedy the trouble.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
A Small but Historic Island.

The island of Malta, which has had such an eventful history from remotest ages, is one of the smallest in the Medi- terranean, being but eighteen mics in length and six or seven in width, with an area of about 100 square miles. It has an uneven surface, with gently un dulating hills, but has no mountains, forests or streams of water. This island would have most barren appearance were it not for the few orange, fig and olive trees that are scattered here and there among the little villages and ham. lets. The island itself is one vast, yellow sandstone rock, which crops out of the shallow soil in big patches in all di- rections, leaving but small portion of it's surface fit for cultivation. What could have been the great charm that made the islands so attractive to the ancients and to those who have since the Christian era battled for its poses sion is Q mystery to all strangers who visit it's shores at the present day. Dur ing the summer months the heat is almost uncomfortable day and night, while in the autumn the unhealthy sirocco winds blow over from Africa, and in the winter it is swept by heavy gales that combine all the terrors of cyclones and levanters.
 Valetta, it's principal, and, in fact, its only city, has population of sixty odd thousand, about half that the island contains. Immense lines of fortresses, probably the largest and most impreg- naJle in the world, that were built by the Knights of Malta, encircle the city and defy its capture by other nations. --[ Boston Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
! he Loving Squirrel,

A~o A>~'A"o SNuA1oAs
 The intensity of animal affection has just been pathetically illustrated in this city. Three years ago Mr. Jacob Gard ner, of Bull street, sold lady large black squirrel, which had attr cted con- siderable attention while at the store, on account of its unusual size and the beauty of its coat.
 The animal became tEe favorite pet of it's purchaser, and was often given the freedom of the house, aud other liber-. ties not often enjoyed by its kind when in captivity, were extended to it. Oc- casionally the chatterer left the premi- ses, but never failed to return when night approached. It was the object of almost constant betting and caressing, and nearly always slept snuggled up in the arms of it's mistress.
 A few days ago the owner left the city for few days, leaving the squirrel at home. The little animal soon missed her and ran from room to room, all over the house and grounds, in search of her, giving unmistakable evidence of grief. All efforts at consolation on the part ol others were unavailing, end the squirrel refused either to be comforted or to par take of its usual food, from time to tim, giving vent to pitiful little cries lndi- cative of grief.
 After nearly week had elapsed and it became evident that the little sorrow CTS death was matter of only few days, the owner was notified and return ed home. Her arrival was greeted witl evidences of wild joy by the squirrel which jumped into her arms with all the signs of happiness that its weakened con dition would permit. It made every eff fort to partake of the tempting fooc placed before it, but was unable to swal low, and on the following day, with it eyes turned almost pitifully into those o its mistress, it gasped out it's life wliil lying in her arms.- Atlanta Constitu ton.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
Hurled to Their Death:

ALTOONA, Pa., Feb. 24.-A terrible accident
 na ane a| of brckaveIs enorea hn the firm of Wintering & Dixon, of Pittsburg, were engaged in lining the stacks at Valentines furnaces, when the scaffolding on which they stood gave way, precipitating twelve men to the bottom of the stack, a distance of sixty fatally injured. The scaffold had been weighted down with some 5000 bricks. All the men killed were single and were residents
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

Mrs. Jackson Singleton of Denver was the mother of nine children on Friday morning. That evening she was the mother of twelve. !" l was sort of dumfounded at fust," said MT. Singleton, who is 8 colored man and very poor. T thought they never would stop comin'. It almost took my pref away" Mrs. Single ton is thirty-fve years old and she and Hiram Madison, Ava Adams, and Carrie Collins arc doing right we'll
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
A Tart Tenant.

Landlord-That porch is rotten, and ought to come down.
 Tenant--Yes.
 Landlord--So ought that shed roof. It's very little better. -..-. -..t Tenant-Yes. And there's something else ought to come down.
 Landlord-Ah, indeed2 What is that7 Tenant-The rent sir. lHarper's Ba-
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
NO ASSESSMENTS,

Anyone insuring therefore fer the curren, bear will only be required to pay cash ore. mium, which will cover all liability. !. In case of loss it Is provided in the charte, that if it cannot be amicably adjusted, it shalj Pe referred to two disinterested persons, one 70 be chosen by each party, and if they cannot agree, they shall choose . third. and the de. eiaion thus rendered shall be final.
 Information and circulars may bs obtaine ed by addressing
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

There are parties engaged in photographing the starry eXpanse of the heavens, and they expect to accomplish it in about ten years. After all, they will never sell equal to the photographs of some of our terrestial "stars"- Dixey and Mantell for instance.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

If you experience a had taste in the mouth. sal,owness or yellow color of skin, feel stupid ana droHsy, appetite unsteady. frequent head acne or d1 1z1ness, you are "b .lious," and mo- st engthen up your system like Dr. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery" By druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
OHILDREN'S COLUMN,

Tine~Needlcs. If Mother Nature patches The leaves of tre, and vines, I'm sure she does her alarming With needles of the pinesl They are so long and slender; And sometimes, in full view, They have their thread of cobwebs, And thimbles made of dew! -Wm. H. Hayne, in St. Nicholas.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

IT yo1 have 8 cough or cold, do not dose ytu s.lf With DO sonous narcotics, but take Red Star Cougl Gu e, which contains TO opi-
 es, md is promp., safe anl sure. Price
 twsuty-uye cents q bLtt a.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

You will never succeed in finding permanent relit from rheumai m iii you have used st Ja obs Oil. the great pan cure. Pr.ce, fifty centS.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

"1sn't that Mrs. Holmes? I thought the doctors gave her up She looks we'll now.''
 "She ts well. Alter tie doctors gave up her case shA tried Dr. Pierces 'Favorite Prescrip, tion' and began to get better right away. l hea d her say not iong ago hat she hadn't felt W TX and says that life seems worth living al last. Why said she. I feel as if had been raised III iron pm t the dead, almost.' Thus do thou given remedy fir fema e we ,kn ,ss. prolapsus, Ill eration. leucorrhpa, morning sickness, weakness of stomach. te !dency to cancerous disc .se, nervous pro 'tration, general debility and kindred affections.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

Delicate diseases of either sex, however in- duo d.. speedily and permanently cured. dress Worl Is Oispensary Medical Associa- tion, 665 Main str ,e5, Buffalo, N. Y.
 stumped by the European questionable class in geography
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

The Company was chartered by the Ieea.l.. ture of Connecticut, in 1880, and has been do 3ng business for six years.
 It has fully met the object of its organiza- Zion, and has in each year, although the losses Dave been many and great, paid them all in
 The plan of insuring with . cash premium alone was adopted in 1884 (no note being re- auired), and it has proved satisfactory and successful to all l,-there can be
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

ssPursued the even tenor of his sway"-The belligerent chorister.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

One kind of medicine will not cure all kinds of diseases. Dr.. Kilmer's Preparat. .ons are Speciiics--a remedy for each disease. They are the result of successful practice since 1859
 Guide to Hedlth LStllt EIeel RinahamtQu. N Y,
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
Failing Health.
Dyspepsia Cured.

It would be impossible for me to de- scribe what I suffered from Indigestion and Headache up to tho time I began taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. was under the care of various physicians. and tried 8 great many kinds of medicines, but never obtained more than temporary re- lief. Alter taking Ayers Sarsaparilla for short time, my headache disap- peared, and my stomach performed it's duties more perfectly. To-day my health is completely restored. Mary Harley, Springfield, Mass.
 have been greatly benefited by tho prompt use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. It tones and invigorates the system, regrl- lates the action of the digestive and assimilative organs, and vitalizes the blood. 1t is, without doubt, tho most reliable blood purifier yet discovered. H. D. Johnson, 3S3 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn, N. M
 Aver s Sarsaparilla, Prepared by pr. c. Aver S Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
 Price S1; six bottles, s5.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
The First Sign

Of falling health, whether in the form of Night Sweats and Nervousness, or in a sense of General Weariness and Loss of Appetite, should suggest the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. This preparation is most effective for giving tone and strength to the enfeebled system, pro- noting the digestion and assimilation of food, restoring the nervous forces to their normal condition, and for purify ing, enriching, and vitalizing the blood.
 Failing Health.
 Ten years ago my health began to fail. was troubled with a distressing Cough, Night Sweats, Weakness, and Nervous ness. I tried various remedies pre- scribed by different physicians. but became SO weak that could not go up stairs without stopping to rest. My friends recommended mo to try Ayers Sarsaparilla, which did, and I am now as healthy and strong as ever. Mrs. E. l.. Williams, Alexandria, Minn.
 Ihave used Ayers Sarsaparilla, in my family, for Scrofula, and know, if it is taken faithfully. that it will thoroughly eradicate this terrible disease. I havo also prescribed 1t as a tonic, as we'll as an alterative. and must say that 1 honestly believe 1t 10 be tho best blood medicine ever rcompounded.-W.F F. Fowler, M. D., 10. ID. & Greepyille Tenn
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
Deep Sen w onders

Deep Sen Wonders
 Exist in thousands of forms, but are surpassed d by the marve of invention. Those who are in need Of profitable work tha' can b done whi at homa should at once send iher ad, rece ve free, full ir format on how either rex, of all az S, can earn from $5 to S25 per & day Whe ever they live. You arc started free. Capital nor required. Some ave made over $50 in sing day at this work. All succeel. The most industrious of the American abor- gines-The Digger Indians.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

Children take it without any trouble It is the Great Children's Remedy. In chronic conshs (even consumption) great relief is often found
 '.Dr. J. H. Hero's Cough Syrup is the best I ever tried."-James Pickup, Editor Spen- cer (Mass.) Sun.
 '1 have an obstinate chronic throat trouble, of long standing, have tried many prominent remedies but have found nothing which be- gins to compare with Dr. J. H Heros Cough Syrup. It never fails to relieve me. Have used it 5 years. ."-Horace Kendall, Auctioneer, Min St., Worcester, Mass.
 FOR SALE AT Canaan, W. Fl. Camp East Canaan, A B. Garfield Clayton, o. E. Barnes & Co Falls Village, Post Office West Cornwall, Chas. M. Hall Ashley Falls, A. LeRoy 25 and 50 Cent Bottles fy17y1
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

A chord often lacking in church choir Accord
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
Hoods SarsapariIla

"Last spring my whole family took Hoods Sarsa- paria. The result is that all have been cured Of scrofula my little boy being entirely free from sores, and all four of my children look bright and healthy as possibly be. I have found Hoods Sarsaparlla also good for catarrh, with which have been troubled since the war. Nothing did so much good Hoods Sarsaparilla."-WM B. ATHER- TON, Passaic City, N. J.
 N. B.-Be sure to get the Peculiar Medicine
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
ELY'S Cream Balm

I auaS so troubled ,UiM catdr7h it Se1'i' o,tsly afected ne 2 voace. One bottle O Cream Balm did Mt aoork. My voice q fully restored. B. F Lieps"er, 4. M. Pas tor of Otioet Baptis Church, Phuddel ph1d, Pa.
 A particle is applied a able. Price5O cts. at q
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
Aver S Sarsaparilla,

Prepared by pr. J. c. Aver S Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
 Price S1; six bottles, S5.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02

Arc the months in which to purify your blood, and for this purpose there is no medicine equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla It purihes, vitalzes, and en- riches theblood removing all traces of scrofula or other diseasc. It creates an appetite and imparts new strength and vigor to the whole body It is tho ideal spring medicine. Try 1t.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10
Chancev Sale.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN, the Circuit Court for
- the County of shiawassee.-In Chancery.
In pursuance and by virtue OF a decree of said
Court made and entered on the 18th day of
February, AID. 1887. in a cause therein pending,
wherein Ludwig Gerbel is Complainant, and
Otto stolts and Jane s. Stolts are Defendants.
Notice is hereby given, that will sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, at the front door
OF the Court House, In the City of Corunna,
County OF Shiawassee. Michigan, on Monday,
the 26th day Of July, AID. 1887, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, all that certain piece or parcel of
land situated In the City of Owosso, County of
Shiawassee, and State Of Michigan. described as
follows, viz Situated on the east half OF the
northeast quarter Of section twenty-three, In
town seven north Of range two east. commenc-
ing at point twenty nine rods south of the
south line of the Detroit and Milwaukee Rail-
road and two rods west of the section line,
running thence south parallel with the east line
OF said section seven rods; thence west eleven
and onehalf rods; thence north seven rods;
thence east eleven and one-half rods to the
place of beginning.
Dated June z, 1887
LUCIUS K. GOULD
Circuit Court Commissioner In and for
S. +. SMITH, Shiawassee County.
Solr for Complainant.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10
A Revolutionary Relic.

Miss J.. M Heyworth, of London,
Eng, who recently spent a week with
her friend Helen l.. Manning, of this
city, has in her possession most in
teresting souvenir of the "times that
tried mems souls;' viz: one of the
revenue stamps which caused the
famous "Boston tea party" This
stamp was cut, with others, from
those of the chests Of tea which were
afterwards fished out of Boston har-
Dor by Engishmen, and this one was
given to Miss Heyworth's grandfather,
Mr.. George Had6eld, who was mem
Der of Parliament for Sheffield for
twenty years.
The stamp is about an inch square
and uniform dull lavender in color,
with crest In the centre, surround.
ed by the motto of the Order Of the
Garter: Hom soit qni NAL y bense, all
in embossed letters, as is also the
word AMERICA across the top of the
stamp, and ONE SHILLING SIX PENCE
at the bottom. On the reverse side
appears the Royal coat of arms, be.
tween the letters G.. R.-George Rex.
A number of Owosso people had
the pleasure of meeting and convers-
ing with Miss Heyworth, who has been
something of a traveller on four, con-
tinents. This is her second extended
tour in the United States. She sails
for England the a7th inst. on a
Cunard steamer.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10

: BRANCH PosT OrFIcE-Establish
ed at the Drug Store of Geo. L..
Lusk, West Owosso, where will also
be found a complete line Of station.
cry, drugs, patent medicines and
toilet articles.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10

AT regular meeting of L. B.
Quackenbush Post, No. ao5, G. A.
r., the following resolutions were
adopted:
Rcsolaed, That vote of thanks of
l. B. Quackenbush Post G. A. r. be
rendered to Mrs. McConnelly, Capt.
E. M. Allen, L. E Gould, Knights
Templar band, Vallie Wilcox, Grace
Ledbeter and others who so ably
assisted us in the services on Memo
rial Day.
Resolued, That the Adjutant be in
structed to present a copy of this
resolution to the parties within named
L. r. NICHOLS,
Adjutant.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10

PIGS FOR SALE-Improved Chester
White pigs. month old; boar 8 yrs.
old; cen be registered. Also 80 high
grade Merino wetheis. ]. w. DEWEY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10

The Middlebury township Sunday
School convention, which met at the
Middlebury M. Z. church on June
5th, was largely attended by Sunday
School workers from the western part
of the county. The Revs Oliver,
Blood and Hammond taking leading
parts in the discussion and exercises.
Papers we're read in the forenoon by
c. r. Woodin, Mrs. ID S. Cramer,
G.P. easier and J. S. Mcbride; and
in the afternoon by Mrs. A. Sherman,
and Miss Leora Curtis. whose paper
was on the "Modern Dance" seemed
to echo the general sentiment of the
convention, The propriety of Sum-
day School scholars attending circus.
es, was a topic of discussion, that
showed some diversity Of opinion, as
to iron clad rules of conduct.
Music was furnished by the Burton
and Middlebury choirs. The next
township convention is to be held in
Burton. Much of the success of the
meeting was due to the efficient man
agement of the president of the Asso
citation, Mr.. Martin Simpson.
AT a regular monthly meeting of
the Owosso Business Mems associa
ton on Friday evening June 8, with
fair attendance of the members
present, considerable business of i'm
portance was transacted. The asso-
citation seems to be in most flourish
ing condition and is gradually in
creasing in membership. A COM
mittee has been appointed to en-
deavor to secure knitting factory
to locate in this city, employ ing
about 100 females. The results of
the collection department are encour-
aging from all reports, and the credit
system is being gradually curtailed
through it. AT the next regular meet
ing, July Ist, the officers for the en-
suing six months are to be elected,
and it has been decided to have a
grand banquet and entertainment in
the evening, with speeches, toasts,
music, etc., and no pains will be
spared to make it highly pleasing,
pleasant and instructive to all partic.
ipants.
At the meeting of the Common
Council on Monday evening the fol-
lowing petition from one of our cit
liens was read: 81, the undersigned,
would respectfully ask your honor
able body to appropriate from the
funds of the city, entrusted to your
care, the sum Of 81, 10000 TO aid in
building and operating wholesale
boot and shoe factory. In the con-
sideratiop of this request beg leave
to suggest that you be guided by
wise and broad public policy and
leave the question of right or wrong,
legality or lllegality.of the matter to
those Of lesser wisdom, occupying
no position of honor or trust. If
this aid is granted, agree to erect
upon Main street, Owosso, brick
building 8oxI6o feet, three stories
high. and add to it other buildings as
the business may require. The de
mand for boots and shoes is constant
and universal in all civilized society
and will be while babies are born
bare footed. With such business
as this aid will secure, together with
the Casket factory, should you make
a second donation of public funds to
it, we could render efficient aid IN
clothing the feet and burying the
dead of the world, and the boom of
Owosso would be secured for all timeN
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10

LosT:-A black satin parasol, trim.
med with black lace and lined with
blue silk. Finder will please return
to TIMES office and get reward.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10

FIRST
SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION
OF owosso, MICHIGAN.
CAPITAL STOCK, 100000.
Organized under the Laws of the State of Michigan
K6Office at woodward Bros Furniture House.
OFFICERS.
w. ii. BIGELOW. PRESIDENT
DIR. A.. M. HUME. VICE PRESIDENT
WARREN WOODWARD. SECRETARY
j. ID. EVANS. .............T TREASURER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
W. Woodward, L. Fairman, w. S. Jones,
Thos. Sayles, Fred II. Clark, VIII .Bigeow,
George Begole, J.. Flickinger, A. Palmer,
c. II. Cossitt, J. Robbins, DIAM. Hume
eB-The object of this Association Is the
accumulahng of Funds to be loaned to its
Members.